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Venue

Summary

AFQUA
brings developed and developing world researchers together to discuss progress
in studies of the Quaternary period (the last 2.6 million years) in Africa,
bridging regional divides, and fostering communication and collaboration at
both regional and continental scales. Along with talks on subjects including
palaeoclimatology, palaeoecology and archaeology, equal time is dedicated to a
series of focus groups and training workshops. These include thematic
discussions of cutting-edge research topics as well as workshops that introduce
and train early career and developing researchers in the skills they need to develop
and communicate their science in the modern research environment.

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

The
programme will include plenary talks by world-renowned experts and provide
opportunities for both oral and poster presentations. The whole event will last
nine days:

• Five days
of conference with oral presentations, posters and plenaries and a one-day
break for field excursions (14th-19th of July, 2018).

• Three
days of focus group discussions and specialised training workshops (20th-22nd
of July 2018).

SESSIONS & ABSTRACTS

Sessions focus
on a range of themes spanning the full spectrum of Quaternary sciences,
including palaeoclimatology, palaeoecology, archaeology, geomorphology and
landscape change, and related analytical techniques. Regional sessions will
also be held to showcase the latest research from across Africa.

VENUE

Nairobi, “the
safari capital of Africa”, is the lively, cosmopolitan capital of Kenya, with a
well-serviced international airport. The National Museum of Kenya (1.27408°S,
36.81458°E) is centrally located and linked to surrounding botanical gardens is
a showcase for the country’s natural, cultural, historical and artistic
heritage.

REGISTRATION FEES

• Full
Rate: €375

• Early
Career and Developing Country Rate: €300

•
Undergraduate student Rate: €225

The
registration fee includes: ice-breaker, tea and coffee breaks, and congress
dinner. A registration form will be available on the conference website.